My Parents Are Aliens 1999
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- November 8, 1999
- Last Aired
- December 18, 2006
- Format
- 8 seasons · 106 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~40.6 hours (23 min/ep)
- Created By
- Andy Watts
- Network
- ITV1
- Where to Stream
- The Roku Channel
What is My Parents Are Aliens?
The television series brings together young orphans who are fostered together under one roof. This new living arrangement initially seems to offer them a chance at a relatively normal life.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 106
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 8, 1999
- Last aired
- Dec 18, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 15 votes
- Format
- 8 seasons · 106 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~23 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
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The television series brings together young orphans who are fostered together under one roof. This new living arrangement initially seems to offer them a chance at a relatively normal life. However, their circumstances take an unexpected turn. The orphans, who include Mel, Josh and Lucy, soon discover that their new parents are not from around here. In fact, their new parents are aliens, originating from a planet called Valux. This revelation significantly alters their understanding of their new family and living situation. The series explores the consequences of this extraordinary discovery. The young orphans must navigate their new life with their unusual parents. The show's premise is based on this central plot point, which sets the stage for the story to unfold. The series features the three young orphans as main characters, with Mel, Josh and Lucy being the names mentioned.
Should you watch it?
“Three foster kids discover their new parents are extraterrestrials.”
- Humorous blend of family dynamics and alien antics
- Kid-friendly sci‑fi adventure
- British sitcom charm
- Episodes rely on simple jokes that may feel dated
- Targeted mainly at younger audiences
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted family comedy with a sci‑fi twist for kids.
The series is a gentle, child‑focused comedy with mild sci‑fi elements suitable for young viewers.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Nobodys Perfect Mytharc Nov 8, 1999
- E2 The Home Team Core Nov 15, 1999
- E3 The Date Core Nov 22, 1999
- E4 It's a Dog's Life Mytharc Nov 29, 1999
- E5 The Box Mytharc Dec 6, 1999
- E6 The Makeover Mytharc Dec 13, 1999
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Challenge Mytharc Oct 16, 2000
- E2 The Genius Core Oct 23, 2000
- E3 The Holiday Core Oct 30, 2000
- E4 The Sleepover Core Nov 6, 2000
- E5 The Bribe Core Nov 13, 2000
- E6 Skirting the Issue Core Nov 20, 2000
- E7 El Presidente Core Nov 27, 2000
- E8 The Family Way Core Dec 4, 2000
- E9 First Christmas: Part 1 Mytharc Dec 11, 2000
- E10 First Christmas: Part 2 Mytharc Dec 18, 2000
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Crazy for You Mytharc Sep 24, 2001
- E2 When Swaps Go Bad Core Sep 25, 2001
- E3 Enter the Duck Core Sep 26, 2001
- E4 The Wedding Core Sep 27, 2001
- E5 Testing Times Core Sep 28, 2001
- E6 The Valentine Core Oct 1, 2001
- E7 Magic Johnson Core Oct 2, 2001
- E8 Aliens Go Home Core Oct 3, 2001
- E9 Halloween Mytharc Oct 4, 2001
- E10 Howie Mytharc Oct 5, 2001
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Textual Relations Mytharc Sep 2, 2002
- E2 Beauty and the Breast: Part 1 Mytharc Sep 16, 2002
- E3 Beauty and the Breast: Part 2 Mytharc Sep 23, 2002
- E4 The Naked Truth Core Sep 30, 2002
- E5 Operation Date Core Oct 7, 2002
- E6 Rat’s Entertainment Core Oct 14, 2002
- E7 Fish Fingers Core Oct 21, 2002
- E8 Secrets and Lies Core Oct 28, 2002
- E9 Just My Luck Core Nov 4, 2002
- E10 The Opposites Core Nov 11, 2002
- E11 The Invosibibble Mam Core Nov 18, 2002
- E12 The Musical Mytharc Nov 25, 2002
- E13 Brian of the Brownies Mytharc Dec 2, 2002
Season 5 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Age Concerns Mytharc Oct 22, 2003
- E2 Big Mother Core Oct 27, 2003
- E3 Burglars Can't Be Choosers Core Oct 29, 2003
- E4 King Brian Core Nov 3, 2003
- E5 Warts and All Core Nov 5, 2003
- E6 Educating Sophie Core Nov 10, 2003
- E7 April Fools Core Nov 12, 2003
- E8 Wheels of Misfortune: Part 1 Mytharc Nov 17, 2003
- E9 Wheels of Misfortune: Part 2 Mytharc Nov 19, 2003
- E10 Mel Barker Superstar Core Nov 24, 2003
- E11 Pygmalien Core Nov 26, 2003
- E12 Smotherly Love Mytharc Dec 1, 2003
- E13 Nappy Rash Mytharc Dec 3, 2003
Season 6 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Super Brian Mytharc Nov 8, 2004
- E2 Le Freak C'est Chic Core Nov 9, 2004
- E3 The Crying Game Core Nov 10, 2004
- E4 Joshferatu Core Nov 15, 2004
- E5 Robojosh Core Nov 16, 2004
- E6 Melerella Core Nov 17, 2004
- E7 Brian's Ark Core Nov 22, 2004
- E8 My Fair Mel Core Nov 23, 2004
- E9 Sticky Situations Core Nov 24, 2004
- E10 Wrongs of Praise Core Nov 29, 2004
- E11 The Alienist Core Nov 30, 2004
- E12 Dirty Dancing Core Dec 1, 2004
- E13 Fangs For The Mammaries Core Dec 6, 2004
- E14 Brian’s Eleven (Minus Eight) Core Dec 7, 2004
- E15 Help! Core Dec 8, 2004
- E16 Anoraknophobia Core Dec 13, 2004
- E17 Oh Brian! Core Dec 14, 2004
- E18 Full Metal Sophie Core Dec 15, 2004
- E19 The Naughty List: Part 1 Mytharc Dec 24, 2004
- E20 The Naughty List: Part 2 Mytharc Dec 27, 2004
Season 7 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Trouble With Harry Mytharc Oct 17, 2005
- E2 Prêt A Brian Core Oct 21, 2005
- E3 Hotel Sophie Core Oct 24, 2005
- E4 Hallowe'en Tales Core Oct 28, 2005
- E5 Worst Aid Mytharc Oct 31, 2005
- E6 Sophie Ltd. Mytharc Nov 4, 2005
- E7 Million Dollar Harry Core Nov 7, 2005
- E8 What The Romans Did For Brian Core Nov 11, 2005
- E9 The Love Bug Core Nov 14, 2005
- E10 Snappy Families Core Nov 18, 2005
- E11 Goodbye Mr Flips Core Nov 21, 2005
- E12 Wrestlemaniac Core Nov 25, 2005
- E13 A Choco-Lips Now! Core Nov 28, 2005
- E14 The Tail Of The Knitted Map Core Dec 2, 2005
- E15 Neighbours From Hell Core Dec 5, 2005
- E16 Fools Of A Feather Core Dec 9, 2005
- E17 Meet And Two Veg Core Dec 12, 2005
- E18 Hot Gossip Core Dec 16, 2005
- E19 House Swarming Party Mytharc Dec 19, 2005
- E20 Thanks for All the Earthworm Custard Mytharc Dec 23, 2005
Season 8 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Meteor Parents Mytharc Oct 16, 2006
- E2 Ship of Friends Core Oct 17, 2006
- E3 Spies and Dolls Core Oct 23, 2006
- E4 The Babysitter Core Oct 24, 2006
- E5 Home Is Where the Dart Is Core Oct 30, 2006
- E6 Abandon Chip! Core Oct 31, 2006
- E7 Rain Stops Play Core Nov 6, 2006
- E8 Becky The Freak Core Nov 7, 2006
- E9 The Great Cake Robbery Core Nov 13, 2006
- E10 Lord Of The Bling Core Nov 14, 2006
- E11 Dan The Man Core Nov 20, 2006
- E12 The Plague Core Nov 21, 2006
- E13 Big Head Mytharc Nov 27, 2006
- E14 Winter Blunderland Mytharc Dec 18, 2006
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
It follows three orphaned siblings placed in a foster home who discover their new parents are aliens from the planet Valux.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is a British children’s sitcom that mixes family comedy with science‑fiction/fantasy elements.
How many series were produced?
Eight series were produced by Yorkshire Television.
When did it originally air?
It premiered on ITV in November 1999.
Is the show appropriate for children?
Yes, it is designed as a child‑friendly comedy with mild sci‑fi content.
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